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Bibb County

Georgia · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Georgia, 41 sit inside Bibb County, collectively enrolling roughly 23,725 students (22 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high).

7-year change in Bibb County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
23,725
-956 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
40
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 18%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
72%
was 73%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
41
5 districts
Enrollment
23,725
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,234
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.5%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
22
11,048 students
Middle
6
4,678 students
High
9
5,679 students
Combined / other
4
2,320 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bibb County Public Schools
21,334 students · 5 districts in Bibb County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bibb County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
35%
Hispanic
5%
Black
55%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
14%
Hispanic
8%
Black
72%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
37
24.4% under 18

Test scores in Bibb County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 28 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 28 schools in Bibb County ranked by score →

All schools (41)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Academy For Classical EducationMaconCombinedKG-121,808·
Howard High SchoolMaconHigh09-121,145·
Westside High SchoolMaconHigh09-121,013·
Howard Middle SchoolMaconMiddle06-08973·
Rutland High SchoolMaconHigh09-12921·
Weaver Middle SchoolMaconMiddle06-08894·
Central High SchoolMaconHigh09-12892·
Southwest High SchoolMaconHigh09-12860·
Rutland Middle SchoolMaconMiddle06-08849·
Northeast High SchoolMaconHigh09-12794·
Veterans Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05715·
John Robert Lewis Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05712·
Appling Middle SchoolMaconMiddle06-08677·
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05675·
Ballard Hudson Middle SchoolMaconMiddle06-08671·
Southfield Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05630·
Miller Magnet Middle SchoolMaconMiddle06-08614·
Springdale Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05609·
Heard Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05596·
Rosa Taylor Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05583·
Heritage Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05524·
Carter Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05520·
Lane Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05484·
Vineville AcademyMaconElementaryPK-05479·
Union Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05475·
Alexander II Magnet SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05465·
Ingram/Pye Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05450·
Burdell Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05433·
Cirrus Charter AcademyMaconElementaryKG-08429·
Skyview Elementary SchoolLizellaElementaryPK-05423·
Bruce Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05411·
Porter Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05400·
VIP Academy (Virtual)MaconCombined04-12398·
Hartley Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05385·
Bernd Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05356·
Williams Elementary SchoolMaconElementaryPK-05294·
Georgia Academy for the BlindMaconCombinedPK-12100·
Macon Youth Development CampusMaconHigh05-1236·
Macon Regional Youth Detention CenterMaconHigh05-1218·
Price AcademyMaconCombined03-1214·
Department of Juvenile Justice Bibb ETCMaconHigh06-120·

Cities in Bibb County

Macon40 schoolsLizella1 school

About Bibb County

Bibb County is an average-sized county of about 156,578 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 23,725 students across 41 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,234, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 20%. That income level is 18% below the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Bibb County comprises 22 elementary schools (11,048 students), 6 middle schools (4,678), 9 high schools (5,679), and 4 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Bibb County is Bibb County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 21,334 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 23,725 students, shrank 4% from the 24,681 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 18% to 14% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Bibb County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bibb County?
There are 41 public K-12 schools in Bibb County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 23,725.
How many high schools are in Bibb County?
Bibb County, Georgia has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 5,679 students.
How many middle schools are in Bibb County?
Bibb County, Georgia has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 4,678 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bibb County?
Bibb County, Georgia has 22 public elementary schools, serving approximately 11,048 students.
What is the largest school district in Bibb County?
Bibb County Public Schools is the largest school district in Bibb County, serving approximately 21,334 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Bibb County?
Bibb County has roughly 156,578 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Bibb County?
Median household income in Bibb County is $51,234, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 19.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bibb County?
Approximately 26.3% of adults 25 and older in Bibb County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bibb County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.5% of students in Bibb County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bibb County schools?
Across Bibb County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.

Bibb County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data